# Surety Bonds 101 - Government Bonds

Source: https://a1suretybonds.com/learning-center/government-bonds

- U.S. Government bonds as the name implies guarantee the obligations to the federal government with the two main types being:

- Customs Bonds - guarantee the payment of custom duties on goods by the responsible parties. (International Bond & Marine)

- [Excise Tax Bonds](http://a1suretybonds.com/surety-bonds/sales-and-use-tax) - guarantee that the dealers and manufacturers of products such as alcohol, and cigarette will pay the federal taxes that accrue on these items.

[Fidelity Bonds](https://a1suretybonds.com/learning-center/fidelity-bonds)

[Bail & Immigration Bonds](https://a1suretybonds.com/learning-center/bail-and-immigration-bonds)

Surety Bonds 101 - Government Bonds

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Requirements are set by each state or agency and can change; the obligee's current instructions and the law control.